San Leandro Municipal Code Art. 17 Unsafe Buildings or Structures

(Legislative History: Ordinance No. 2003-014, 11/17/03 (Section 4-26-1700))

The provisions of this Chapter shall not be construed to regulate, restrict, limit or modify the authority of the Chief Building Official to issue permits for the demolition of a designated historic resource that has sustained damage from an earthquake, fire or other natural disaster and is structurally unsafe or determined dangerous to human life as defined in the Uniform Building Code (C.C.R. Title 24, §102).

In the event of damage sustained from an earthquake, fire or other natural disaster, the Chief Building Official shall consult with the Community Development Director for the purpose of determining the following:

(a) Whether the condition of the designated historic resource is considered unsafe or dangerous within the meaning of the Uniform Building Code;

(b) Whether there are any feasible alternatives to demolition of the historic resource that will protect adequately the health and safety of the public including, but not limited to, abatement of the immediate threat through repair, securing the premises through security fencing or other measures, stabilization and limited demolition; and

(c) Whether the unsafe or dangerous conditions could be corrected through the use of the California Historical Building Code.